The Modern Facilities Management Podcast

#118 John Lose: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in FM

Griffin Hamilton

On this episode, Griffin Hamilton interviews John Lose, a facilities engineering manager at FMC Corporation, about sustainability and net zero emissions. 

John has over 14 years of commercial R&D lab and office facility management experience with responsibilities ranging from management of MEP design firms, capital project execution, strategic planning, energy and energy efficiency as well as sustainability.  

Takeaways

  • Energy efficiency is a crucial first step towards achieving net zero emissions.
  • Facilities managers should focus on reducing energy consumption and engaging staff in energy-saving practices.
  • There are three scopes of emissions: scope one (on-site emissions), scope two (emissions from procured energy), and scope three (emissions from third-party tenants and transportation).
  • Microgrids provide resiliency and reliability by allowing facilities to generate and distribute their own energy.
  • Facilities managers can position themselves as strategic partners by implementing energy efficiency measures, procuring renewable energy, and creating a culture of sustainability.
  • Sustainability efforts can also have a positive impact on recruiting top talent.

Resources

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